Eastern Michigan Athletics
NCAA Board of Governors Statement on Social Activism
6/12/2020 9:38:00 PM | Engagement
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (NCAA.org) -- President Mark Emmert and the NCAA Board of Governors recognize the important role social engagement has on driving positive societal change. The recent demonstrations following the tragic killing of George Floyd showed the world the power of protest and student-athletes across the country were at the center of that movement. We commend NCAA student-athletes who recognized the need for change and took action through safe and peaceful protest. We encourage students to continue to make their voices heard on these important issues, engage in community activism and exercise their Constitutional rights. Further, we encourage all member schools to assist students in registering to vote in the upcoming national election and to designate November 3, 2020 as a day off from athletics activity so athletes can vote and participate in their ultimate responsibility as citizens.
MAC Commissioner Steinbrecher's statement below concerning Tuesday, Nov. 3.
"The NCAA and its Board of Governors released a statement today relative to Tuesday, Nov. 3 and athletic activities. The Mid-American Conference has one football game scheduled on that day – Buffalo at NIU. The MAC, member schools and ESPN are now all working toward a new date for this game."
MAC Commissioner Steinbrecher's statement below concerning Tuesday, Nov. 3.
"The NCAA and its Board of Governors released a statement today relative to Tuesday, Nov. 3 and athletic activities. The Mid-American Conference has one football game scheduled on that day – Buffalo at NIU. The MAC, member schools and ESPN are now all working toward a new date for this game."
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